Plymouth Philharmonic helping foster pupils’ appreciation for music

Emily Clark eclark@wickedlocal.com @emilyOCM

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Oct 24, 2016 at 11:38 PMOct 24, 2016 at 11:41 PM

PLYMOUTH – Studies have shown that children who learn to play a musical instrument can develop differently from children who don’t. Musically inclined students tend to have better language and math skills, and many even score higher on IQ tests.

The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra partners with the Plymouth school system to deliver the Music Immersion Program, which brings live musical performances into the schools for grades 3 and 4. Musicians from the orchestra give demonstrations, and students get a chance to talk with them.

The Music Immersion Program features performances by small ensembles – a string quartet, a woodwind quintet, a brass quintet and a percussionist. Ensemble visits take place every other month.

The program’s extensive lesson plans are intended to enhance the learning process.

The program culminates in the spring with a concert the Plymouth Philharmonic puts on just for the students.

“The long-term goal of the Music Immersion Program is to inspire a lifelong appreciation of music,” Plymouth Philharmonic Executive Director Kim Corben said.

For more information on the Music Immersion Program and the Plymouth Philharmonic, visit plymouthphil.org.

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